Antique late 19th c hand fan  
1. This is the original box, with a short history.
2. based on the history this fan was made in the mid to late 1800s
3. the silver dot inlay work is called Pique, it is typical of fans made in France
4. I purchased this from a small museum in Mass.
5. all in very good condition
6. box has one torn corner
7. original hand written paper, purchased in Mexico in 1908 from 80 year old lady, handed down from her mother who was the wife of the Viceroy to Santo Domingo
8. not torn, no holes, not stained
9. all this little dots are there, all fancy gold and silver sequins are secure
10. gold mesh covers the back
11. white satin applied to the mesh with gold metal thread
12. fancy sequins are all sewn on
13. stunning work  
approximate measurements
1. when open 16 in. across
2. closed 8.5 in. long
3. box 9 x1.5 x 1.5 in. deep     
ground advantage  or priority shipping and handling in US